What is IP Ratings: IP65 , IP66 , IP67 what all are these codes? | TechnoDaily

WHAT IS AN IP RATING?

An International Protection Marking also referred to as IP Rating/Code, is the rating of a product’s ability to face up to liquid and mud intrusion. This standard was developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission and is recognized all over the world.

This IP scoring system uses a 2-digit system to define its protection rating for all products. The first digit represents protection against solids and therefore the second against liquids. The IP Code was introduced to standardize protection ratings and limit misinterpretation of a product's protection durability. It classifies the degrees of protection against solid objects, dust, accidental contact, and water in electrical enclosures.

Nowadays these terms are mainly used in Smartphones and Smartwatches to certify that they are water and dust-resistant.

Source: Google

WHAT DO THE IP RATING NUMBERS MEAN?

First Digit

The dust protection (first digit) can have a worth from 1 to six. As this number increases in the code, the product's ability to withstand foreign objects like liquid and dust increases. where ever an object with a rating of IP6X is dust-tight. “X” is employed to designate a selected area where the merchandise has not been tested.

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Second Digit

The liquid protection (second digit) follows an equivalent format but can have a value from 1 to eight. As the number increases, protection from liquid ingress increases. Units with an IPX4 rating can withstand a traditional water spray for endless 5-8 minutes. There are specific angles, pressures, and volume requirements that has got to be followed during the test.

Extra Letters

Sometimes, there could be a letter at the top of the code IPXX. This is an additional letter, and it can be used to denote the extra information from the product standard and quality. Please check out the chart taken from google below for more information:

IP Rating Marking Scheme:

Source: Google

What is the difference between IP65, IP67 & IP68?

The differences between commonly sold IP65, IP67, & IP68 strips are slight but very important. Using the above chart as a guide, we will see that each strip is protected at the very best level from solids and mud. The variations come with protection against liquids.

IP65 = Water resistant. “Protected against water jets from any angle” *Do NOT submerge IP65 LED lights, these aren't waterproof.

IP67 = Water-resistant plus. “Protected against the events of temporary submersion (10 minutes)”*Do NOT submerge IP67 LED lights for extended periods, these are not waterproof.

IP68 = Waterproof “Protected against the events of permanent submersion up to three meters”

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